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Roaen Family History

Roaen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Roan, Roden, Rosen, Roen, Roten, Rozen, Ronen, Rolen, Rowen, Roaden

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Where is the Roaen family from?

You can see how Roaen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roaen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Roaen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Roaen family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roaen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roaen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roaen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Roaen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roaen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Roaen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Roaen. For the veterans among your Roaen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roaen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Roaen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Roaen in 1976 was 81, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roaen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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